Roof lantern upstands in Barking
Need a roof lantern upstand in Barking? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to IG11 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Barking
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Barking projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.9° high over Barking, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Barking
Your quote includes delivery to Barking at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for IG11 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to IG11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Barking
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 4.8 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 9.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, upstand only, supply only. Upstands are made to match the lantern's external size; your fixed price is confirmed in writing before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Barking
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Barking are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.
Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal
Questions from Barking
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Barking?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Barking?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.